Gou Zaixiu Immortal World Gets A Wife

Chapter 69: Depicting Second Tier Symbol Seals (Seeking Further Reading)

Ever since Liu Xiaoxian helped resolve the matter with the Yu Beast You Family, Li Guanxuan didn't rush back to Silver Maple City. Instead, he wrote a letter back home to reassure Wen Rongxin.

Hearing that Li Guanxuan was going to start learning the art of formations, Liu Xiaoxian generously brought him a pile of books.

At the same time, he also selected some talented Myriad Manifestations Pavilion alchemists and symbolists to come over, so that Li Guanxuan could teach them when he had free time.

Li Guanxuan agreed.

After all, Liu Xiaoxian had done him a great favor. It wouldn't be right if he didn't return the favor, even if it was a small one.

In the following days, Li Guanxuan began studying the related knowledge of formation techniques.

Formations are generally divided into two types: portable and stationary.

Portable formations involve engraving formations onto symbol seals, symbol treasures, artifacts, flying boats, puppets, and so on, in order to enhance the power of these items.

Some advanced formations can even turn symbol seals into formation arrays and artifacts into array devices...

The commonly seen sword formations in the cultivation world are also created by formation masters.

The arrangement of "spiritual energy conversion lines," the structure of formation eyes and formation feet, and the required materials may vary.

Stationary formations, on the other hand, revolve around the core of spiritual veins. They can be used to deploy mountain protection formations, enabling functions such as reconnaissance, recording, illusion, attack, and defense.

They can even connect the divine senses and spiritual energy of everyone in a sect or family, unleashing even greater power.

However, formations can be arranged and combined in various ways, and the structure of the carrier can differ, resulting in more complex "spiritual energy conversion lines"... It's almost like a circuit diagram.

Li Guanxuan held the book "Formation Dao Foundation Analysis" in his hands, looking at the numerous complex formation arrangements on it, feeling a headache coming on.

In the face of formation techniques, alchemy, artifact refining, symbol arts, and swordsmanship all seemed trivial.

He couldn't help but admire Song Zhiqiao, this little green tea. With only a cultivation base of the third level of Qi Refining, she could understand and comprehend some knowledge of formations, becoming a true second-tier lower-grade formation master.

As someone from a scholarly family, she indeed had exceptional talent.

"Brother Li, it seems like I can start drawing second-tier middle-grade symbol seals. Lower-grade symbol seals are too simple for me..." Song Zhiqiao walked over with a cheerful stride and said to Li Guanxuan.

"..." Li Guanxuan was a bit speechless.

She has only been drawing symbols for a few days?

It hasn't even been a week yet?

And she can already directly draw middle-grade symbol seals?

Indeed, high intelligence female scholars may not excel in cultivation, but they stand out in areas that require thinking.

Seeing that Li Guanxuan's expression wasn't quite right, Song Zhiqiao asked cautiously, "Brother Li, did I do something wrong?"

"No, you're very clever, your brain is quite sharp," Li Guanxuan sighed and said, "I was a second-tier lower-grade symbolist for over twenty years. I didn't expect you to become one in just a few days..."

Song Zhiqiao was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Brother Li, you've accumulated a lot and are now showing your true abilities. The current you is already an admired second-tier alchemist and symbolist. You're already very powerful!"

Li Guanxuan said, "Alright, stop flattering. Let's start learning how to make Exploding Spirit Seals, Flame Seals, and Frost Seals. These symbol seals sell well. With a slight improvement in quality and finding the right method, with your intelligence, becoming a first-tier upper-grade symbolist in two or three years won't be a problem."

After speaking, Li Guanxuan put down the book "Formation Dao Foundation Analysis" and couldn't be bothered to study it anymore.

With the Velvet Flower Spirit Tree in his possession, as long as he and Song Zhiqiao merged their cultivation, the knowledge of formations might directly enter his mind.

Why waste time studying?

It's much more tiring than dual cultivation...

So, Li Guanxuan personally taught Song Zhiqiao how to draw middle-grade symbol seals.

"You made a mistake here. When outlining the lines, you mustn't be too casual. It must be just right, otherwise, it will be difficult to form a middle-grade symbol seal, and it will also waste a lot of materials."

"Yes, I'm sorry, Brother Li."

"It's alright, just focus a bit more."

Feeling Li Guanxuan standing behind her, the familiar scent of a man lingering in her nose, Song Zhiqiao's face turned red, and her heart gradually became nervous, unable to concentrate.

After seeing that she made another mistake, Song Zhiqiao looked frustrated, hanging her head and saying, "It's all because I'm too stupid. I'm not as clever as Han Lian, who effortlessly drew middle-grade symbol seals."

Hearing this, the young man in blue clothes, Han Lian, beside them couldn't help but feel a little smug.

Among them, he was probably the one with the most talent in symbol arts.

Only he could truly learn the symbol art inheritance from Senior Li.

"Fellow Daoist Song, don't be discouraged. You have just started learning how to make a first-grade intermediate talisman. It will take some time to accumulate. Keep up the good work," Han Lian encouraged with a smile.

"No problem. Come to my room tonight, and I will share with you my insights on talisman cultivation. Let's strive to become first-grade intermediate talisman masters within six months," Li Guanxuan said.

"Huh?"

Song Zhiqiao was momentarily stunned, then nodded excitedly, "Okay, okay, Brother Li, I will definitely come tonight!"

Many female alchemists and talisman masters who came to study saw this scene and their faces showed envy, and some even felt a little jealous.

If they were a little more sweet-tongued, perhaps they could have the opportunity for a one-on-one tutoring session with Senior Li in the evening.

"Alright, I'm going to start drawing second-grade low-grade talisman now, the Thunder Talisman. Talisman masters can come and observe, while alchemists continue with their pill refining and don't let this side of things disturb you," Li Guanxuan said.

After Li Guanxuan finished speaking, he sat cross-legged, adjusted his breath, and focused his mind.

The talisman masters quickly came up to secure a good position, afraid that they wouldn't be able to see a second-grade talisman master drawing talismans up close.

Song Zhiqiao also obediently stood by the side.

Li Guanxuan picked up the talisman brush, and intricate and profound spirit blood patterns appeared on the paper, each stroke exuding a sense of charm.

Soon, on the second-grade animal skin talisman paper, there were faint threads of lightning.

The first-grade talisman masters widened their eyes, their pupils filled with shock.

Is he going to succeed?

However...

The lightning gradually dimmed, and finally made a sizzling sound, announcing the failure of the talisman inscription.

"It failed..."

Even so, the first-grade talisman masters were still quite shocked.

The power of a second-grade Thunder Talisman was much greater than that of a first-grade attack-type talisman.

Moreover, as far as they knew, this was Senior Li's first attempt at drawing it. To achieve such a level was not easy.

Song Zhiqiao opened her mouth, intending to comfort Brother Li.

But when she saw that Li Guanxuan's face showed no signs of discouragement, she obediently closed her mouth and didn't disturb him.

Li Guanxuan let out a sigh.

Indeed, the first attempt at drawing a talisman always ends in failure.

When he was about to reach out and wipe the sweat from his forehead, Song Zhiqiao timely handed him a handkerchief, gently wiping away the sweat stains.

Li Guanxuan was momentarily stunned, looking at the thoughtful Song Zhiqiao, he smiled and said, "Thank you."

"Brother Li, no need to be polite. It's what I should do," Song Zhiqiao said with a smile.

Li Guanxuan nodded slightly, continued to focus, adjusted his internal breath, and summarized the experience of the recent failure. At the same time, he visualized it again in the dark space, so as not to waste talisman materials.

It wasn't until the seventh failure that Li Guanxuan finally discovered the problem and quickly outlined the talisman in the dark space.

Soon...

The Thunder Talisman was successful.

Without any hesitation, Li Guanxuan dipped the brush in second-grade spirit blood and quickly outlined it on the animal skin talisman paper.

Lines of spirit blood full of charm appeared and began to connect with each other. Threads of lightning flickered quietly until they slowly converged into the second-grade animal skin talisman paper.

"It's a success!"

"The second attempt was successful... Senior Li is amazing."

"No wonder he is the beloved disciple of Shopkeeper Liu. Such talent in talisman cultivation is beyond our reach."

The first-grade talisman masters who were observing exclaimed in admiration.

Li Guanxuan's face was slightly pale, but there was no trace of arrogance in his eyes.

Only he knew how many failures it took for him to succeed.

Li Guanxuan put away the Thunder Talisman and said, "Everyone, make good use of your time to draw talismans. I will stay in Shanggu City for a maximum of three weeks. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, don't hesitate."

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the confidence of the first-grade talisman masters doubled, and they hurriedly went to work on drawing talismans.

If Senior Li could succeed on his second attempt, they also wanted to learn from him!

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PS: Chapter 3! Please vote for recommendations~ Tomorrow will still have three updates, starting around noon. I'll try not to have such a weird update time.

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